Task: To access your email distribution groups.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Click the gear icon 
in the upper right hand corner of your Outlook window.
Step 2 - Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu, and click View all Outlook settings.
Step 3 - Select General > Distribution groups.
Outcome: Both lists of distribution groups that you belong to, or own are displayed.
Task: To create, and manage your email distribution groups.
Distribution Groups Menu Icon Functionality
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Instructions |
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Join a group
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To join a distribution group that you belong to:
Step 1 - Click  .
Step 2 - Select a group from the resulting list.
Or
Step 2 - Search for a group by typing all or part of is name in the search window, and click  .
Step 3 - Select a group from the resulting list.
Step 4 - Click .
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Leave a group
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To leave a distribution group that you belong to:
Step 1 - Select a group from your existing list.
Step 2 - Click  .
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Refresh information
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To refresh the list of groups you belong to or own:
Step 1 - Click  .
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Edit or review details
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To edit/review details of a specific group that you belong to or own:
Step 1 - Select the group,
Or
Step 1 - Search for a group by typing all or part of is name in the search window, and click .
Step 2 - Click  .
Step 3 - Make your changes.
Step 4 - To retain your changes, click Save,
Or
Step 4 - To undo your changes, click Cancel.
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Create a new group
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To create a new group:
Step 1 - Click  .
Step 2 - Enter your group information in the form.
Step 3 - Click Save.
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Delete a group
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To delete an existing group that you own:
Step 1 - Select the group from the list of groups you own.
Step 2 - Click  .
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Task: To access, and review or edit your email distribution group properties.
Instructions:
Step 1- Double left-click on a group listed in Distribution groups I own.
Distribution Group Properties
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Instructions |
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To display the owners.
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Click ownership.
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To display the members.
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Click membership.
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To add members.
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Click +.
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To remove members.
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Click -.
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To save your changes.
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Click Save.
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Important Information:
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If no items are listed under Distribution groups I own and you believe that you are the owner of a distribution list, notify the ITS Help Desk.
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If the + or - buttons under the membership tab aren't displayed, and you own the distribution list, notify the ITS Help Desk.
Need additional help?
Please use this link to the ET&S Help Desk team to locate your local campus contact information. Use the “Submit a Question” for your campus to enter an online support request.